$465,000
SOLD JUL 10, 2025
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,376 Sq Ft
5,301 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$196 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

49 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 305 E Melrose Ave, a beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home nestled in the charming Cedarcroft historic district. This stunning property blends classic character with modern upgrades, featuring inlaid wood floors, a bright living and dining area, and a sleek kitchen. The main level offers the convenience of a primary suite and an additional bedroom and bath, while the walk-out lower level provides versatile space with a family room, bedroom, full bath, workshop, and plenty of storage. Enjoy outdoor living on the cozy front porch or the partially covered back deck overlooking the private yard. Additional highlights include an EV charger and an unbeatable location just minutes from local shops, restaurants, the Senator Theatre, and Belvedere Market.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ronald Howard

RE/MAX Advantage Realty License #524502 Listed on: 04/25/2025

RE/MAX Advantage Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Gill

Cummings & Co. Realtors License #595607

Cummings & Co. Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,930

Year Built

  • Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • 5,301 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Roland Park Elementary-Middle School
  • Roland Park Middle School
  • Western High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cedarcroft Historic District Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 021
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0327645089A021

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,930

Year Built

Built in 1926 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: see disclosures
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Year Renovated: 2025
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 305 E Melrose Ave, a beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home nestled in the charming Cedarcroft historic district. This stunning property blends classic character with modern upgrades, featuring inlaid wood floors, a bright living and dining area, and a sleek kitchen. The main level offers the convenience of a primary suite and an additional bedroom and bath, while the walk-out lower level provides versatile space with a family room, bedroom, full bath, workshop, and plenty of storage. Enjoy outdoor living on the cozy front porch or the partially covered back deck overlooking the private yard. Additional highlights include an EV charger and an unbeatable location just minutes from local shops, restaurants, the Senator Theatre, and Belvedere Market.
  • Special Features: 4098
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Table Space, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Entry Level Bedroom, Wood Floors, Floor Plan - Traditional, Carpet, Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Improved, Fully Finished, Interior Access, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Hookup, Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2376
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2376
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 331.13
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1404
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 972
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 972
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 305

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: ROLAND PARK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle School: ROLAND PARK
  • High School: WESTERN
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121137830454
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: ROLAND PARK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: WESTERN
  • Middle Or Junior School: ROLAND PARK

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Rear
  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5301.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4930.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0327645089A021
  • Tax Lot: 021
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 07/10/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BALTIMORE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2024
Closed on
Dec 10, 2024
Sold by
Rcf 2 Acquisition Trust and Us Bank Trust National Association
Bought by
Sounder Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Mike McCarthy
Metro DMV Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kit Smith
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$218,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,000
-9.17%
Views
1364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
314.11%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2006
Sold by
Layne Alex and Layne Er W
Bought by
Cotter Bruce R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2006
Sold by
Layne Alex and Layne Er W
Bought by
Cotter Bruce R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 1998
Sold by
Heck Steven H
Bought by
Layne Alexander W and Balckburn Shannon E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $218,000 Dulaney Title
Special Warranty Deed $218,000 Dulaney Title
Deed $275,000 --
Deed $275,000 --
Deed $85,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $228,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $220,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $220,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $465,000 0.0% $196 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Price Changed $464,900 -2.1% $196 / Sq Ft
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $474,900 +117.8% $200 / Sq Ft
12/24/2024 12/24/24 Sold $218,000 -9.2% $155 / Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Pending -- -- --
11/22/2024 11/22/24 For Sale $240,000 0.0% $171 / Sq Ft
11/19/2024 11/19/24 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2024 09/26/24 For Sale $240,000 -- $171 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,907 $219,233 -- --
2024 $4,907 $208,900 $90,600 $118,300
2023 $4,767 $202,967 $0 $0
2022 $4,650 $197,033 $0 $0
2021 $4,510 $191,100 $90,600 $100,500
2020 $4,510 $191,100 $90,600 $100,500
2019 $4,488 $191,100 $90,600 $100,500
2018 $4,654 $197,200 $90,600 $106,600
2017 $4,444 $188,300 $0 $0
2016 $5,192 $179,400 $0 $0
2015 $5,192 $170,500 $0 $0
2014 $5,192 $170,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: MDBA2164580

Bright MLS

APN: 5089A-021